Testimonials

"The style was casual and inclusive. Singing ability wasn't judged.
Max's wonderful open and friendly nature made us all feel relaxed and included" Kate McKessar.
"I enjoyed your light touch, Max. You are a master teacher.
I enjoyed the way my voice developed strength - loved singing with others" Mary Matthews."Relaxed nature - really appreciated your style, and singing five part harmony on the
first night made a real impact!"Anne Elder Knight

Taize Singing

The Taizé Community, in France, was founded in 1940 by Brother Roger Schutz. “Since my youth, I think that I have never lost the intuition that community life could be a sign that God is love,
and love alone. Gradually the conviction took shape in me that it was essential to create a community
with men determined to give their whole life and who would always try to understand one another and be reconciled,
a community where kindness of heart and simplicity would be at the centre of everything.”
Today, it is made up of over a hundred brothers, Catholics and from various Protestant backgrounds, coming from
around thirty nations. By its very existence, the community is a “parable of community” that wants its life to be a
sign of reconciliation between divided Christians and between separated peoples.
Many people travel from all over the world for prayer, Bible study, sharing communal work and to experience the rich,
harmonic singing at the Community.
Taize songs are beautifully harmonic. They are sung in various languages and are often repetitive, invoking a reflective, peaceful state in the singers.